how do you wash your face

At this point, we’re all probably on auto-pilot mode when we wash our faces. Am I right? But recently, I realised I’ve been washing my face the wrong way. Well, I wouldn’t say it’s all wrong, but it’s just not the best way for my skin type. When it comes to skincare, I consider myself quite a nerd. Honestly, if I save up the money I spend on skincare & makeup, I would probably be able to buy my first vintage Leica already. All that said, one of the best things about this job is getting to know all the beauty & skincare tips. Since part of my job is to test, try and tell you guys about my discoveries. So without further ado, here are the face-washing tips (for sensitive & dry skin) I’ve learned. Keep scrolling!

PAY ATTENTION TO °C注意水的溫度

Hot water is no good for your skin. It strips your natural barrier and makes your skin even drier, itchy and flaky over time. Imagine having to deal with dry patches every day that can’t be good. If you do feel like having that extra warmth, I recommend weekly face steam, not only it clears the pores but also softens the surface. Two bonus point!

USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS選擇適合的產品

There are so many cleansing products out there. From your usual cleansing oil, cream, balm to gel. Like I mentioned before, my skin is pretty sensitive. And most cleaning products tend to give me redness afterwards. Which is why I’m always on the hunt for something that’s both effective & gentle enough. If you’re a long-time follower of the blog, you would know products with natural ingredients are my favourites. And Neom Organics, being the lead of this category, is slowly expanding their skincare line. From the previous face essential oil to the current cleansing balm, both have quickly become my current go-to. I must say, they sure know how to take care of their customers with sensitive, dry skin.

The Perfect Night Sleep Cleansing Balm舒緩恬睡卸粧霜

First things first, it smells good. Well duh, it comes with English lavender & Chamomile, how can it not. What I really love about this cleansing balm is how it never leaves your skin feeling tight & dry (I used to thought this is the sign of you’ve cleaned it correctly when it means that the product is too strong for you, and all the water has been stripped off). It gets rid of your daily grime, and yet still protects your barrier. Another fantastic thing about this product is that these ingredients & natural scent are designed to help you relax. So instead of feeling extra awake after washing your face, it preps your mind for the perfect sleep. To me, this is indeed the most luxury part of this cleansing balm, since I’m such a light sleeper.

be gentle & message注意力道，只要輕輕畫圓按摩就好

A lot of people rub their skin too harshly; it’s an illusion of really getting the dirt off. But the truth is, this kind of pressure causes irritation & dryness – which all of us wants to avoid. All that said, massage your face gently in circular motion would do the work. With the rice powder in the Perfect Night Sleep Cleansing balm, you can also achieve gentle exfoliate by doing so.

Choose your Cloth
細心選擇洗顏棉布（毛巾）布料

I was once told to ditch towels entirely because it irritates your skin. But I guess companies these day are aware how expanded the skincare market has gone, so loads of soft & gentle washcloth have been created (I’m sure you’ve all heard of the amazing muslin cloths). The Neom Cleansing balm comes with a lovely cloth. One side of is slightly textured, made for gentle exfoliation; and the other soft is super soft for extra sensitive skin (aka someone like me).

p.s I recommend using fresh washcloths every day. And try not to hang wet towels in the bathroom, because it creates bacteria (I don’t even store them in the bathroom).